Supporting individuals with different abilities is more than my profession—it’s my purpose. I believe every learner deserves opportunity, growth, and belonging which guides every one-on-one session, group interaction, and collaboration with families, schools, higher education, workplaces and communities. 

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Central to my practice is Social Emotional Learning (SEL), a foundational element for emotional regulation, resilience, and identity development. This awareness bridges challenges with capability, unlocking paths to self-advocacy and independence.  This is a cornerstone for Non speakers on their path to independent communication through Spelling. It can be augmented through simple movement and arts activities and yes, communities find it in group drumming connections.

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With a strong foundation in inclusive instruction and assessment, I design tailored learning experiences that see the whole learner—not just the data. My sessions balance compassion, precision, and always a presumption of competence for all learners. 

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As a REMO Healthrhythms Facilitator, I bring music and rhythm into the community learning space for all ages, turning progress into joyful, embodied expression. Education is transformation—and together, through the rhythms of SEL, skilled instruction, and a little drumming, we make it unforgettable. 

 

Career Highlights: 

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Over 25 years of educational, behavioral health, and music experience as an instructor, DD Specialist, program manager, public presenter and trainer in Maryland and Arizona

 

• BA Music Performance and Education, St Mary’s College of MD

• M. Special Education, Northern Arizona University

• S2C Practitioner, International Association for Spelling as Communication, Trained

• iLs Practitioner, Unyte Health, Trained

• REMO HealthRhythms Facilitator for team building and therapeutic groups; Beat the Odds® (BTO): Social & Emotional Skill Building Delivered in a Framework of Drumming for schools and nonprofits. 

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